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T337 YAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,101 mi
Last recorded69,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT337 YAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,873 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded coil spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front shocker mounting corroded os and ns

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,706 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 64,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,002 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,890 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T337 YAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T337 YAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T337 YAW registered?

T337 YAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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